Photography gives creatives the opportunity to craft their own worlds.
Whether those places are fantastical or grounded in reality, the power of the camera is vast.
It’s all centered around the core of her worldthe family home.
Based in a rural part of Michigans Upper Peninsula, Loeks snaps gorgeous photos of her five children.
Sometimes, this involves feeding the chickens or taking a walk through the sunflower fields.
Other times, its being surrounded by an inconceivable amount of pancakes or boxes of chocolates.
Both make a person feel whole, no matter how old they are.
The complete adoration that Loeks has for her family is evident throughout each photo.
My work centers around nostalgia and the home, she tells My Modern Met.
I’m drawn to the in-between moments and everyday mundane.